Nurturing Hope: Navigating the Holidays

Orri is a specialist eating disorder treatment centre offering both in-person and online support for recovery.

We would like to invite the recovery community to a collective healing space where we can explore Holiday Presence over Perfection together. The festive season is often filled with expectations, perfect meals, perfect gatherings, perfect moments. For those in recovery, this pressure can feel overwhelming and may heighten stress or self-criticism.

This month, we will be reflecting on what it means to move away from perfection and instead choose presence. This might include exploring moments of connection, mindful pauses, setting gentle boundaries, or simply allowing yourself to experience the season at your own pace. The aim is not to force positivity or “get it right,” but to create space to acknowledge the challenges of this time with compassion and honesty.

Participants are invited to come to the event having considered what “presence over perfection” might look like for them, whether that involves taking breaks without guilt, noticing anxieties that arise around food or social situations, or embracing moments of calm and self-kindness.

There is no expectation to share. This space is designed to hold whatever you bring, offering support, understanding, and community as you navigate the holiday period.

This event is specifically for those in recovery. Participants will be muted on entry and can raise their hand to speak if they feel comfortable. Your presence is more than enough.

Joining you from the Orri team:
Kerrie Jones, CEO and Founder